IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF 15
1 – Starting out with your DP-02/DP-02CF
This section explains the features of the DP-02 and DP-02CF.
Features of the DP-02/DP-02CF
Top panel
1 ASSIGN (A,B) and ON/OFF keys
The ASSIGN (A,B) keys assign the input signals
through the INPUT A or B to the tracks (1 to 8). (See
“Assigning inputs” on page 23.)
The ON/OFF keys are used with the SHIFT key to turn
the INPUT (A,B) on or off. When the input is set to on,
the indicator next to the key lights up. When off, the
indicator is unlit.
2 OL indicators
The indicator lights when the input signal is too high.
3 LEVEL controls
Use this knob to adjust the INPUT (A,B) signal.
4 PHANTOM key
This key provides the phantom power (+48 V) to the
XLR input jacks (INPUT A,B). The phantom power is
not supplied to the 1/4 phone jacks.
5 INPUT MODE key and the indicators
Use this key to select the MONO X 2 or STEREO
modes (see “The INPUT MODE key” on page 13 for
details).
6EFFECT key / A B key (DP-02 only)
Pressing the EFFECT key brings up the MULTI
EFFECT screen.
The A B key is used with the SHIFT key to select the
input signal (INPUT A or B) which the internal multi-
effects is used with (see “Multi-effect” in chapter 4
“DP-02 Appendix” on page 59). When INPUT A is
selected, the indicator next to A letter lights up. When
INPUT B is selected, the indicator next to B letter lights
up. When both indicators are unlit, neither of the inputs
are not selected.
7 PHONES control
Adjusts the headphone volume.
8 MASTER / PLAY key
Pressing MASTER key alone turns the master recording
mode on or off. When on, this key flashes.
With the SHIFT key, PLAY (MASTER) key is used to
turn on or off the master playback mode. When on, this
key lights up (see “Mastering” on page 27).
9BOUNCE key
Turns Bounce mode on or off. When on, this key lights
up.